Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Benthamia

Species:

Benthamia rostrata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, seed-eating birds

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification and germinate best with moderate temperatures and consistent moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI